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2 | 37% | 11 | Courts or systems of courts | |
3 | 35% | 11 | The practice of asking higher courts to review and change decisions of lower courts | |
Mother Briefly Courts 17 Outside Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MATRIARCH" which means:
- noun
- • A female head of a family or tribe
- • A feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The matriarch of the family, grandma rose, always held the family gatherings at her house."
- • "In many elephant herds, the oldest female serves as the matriarch and leads the group."
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